Oven Roasted Lemon Pepper Turkey Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

whole turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is often less expensive than turkey.

fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more shelf-stable and less costly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used for a lighter flavor.

Grab room temperature unsalted butter and the dry ingredients listed on the screen.

Combine the dry ingredients into a bowl to make a compound butter for stuffing under the turkey skin.

Loosen the skin of the turkey gently with your hands to make space for the butter.

Stuff the compound butter under the skin of the turkey, massaging it in.

Inject the turkey with a butter sauce made from the ingredients listed on the screen, focusing on the breast and other areas.

Drizzle olive oil over the turkey and massage it in.

Prepare the seasoning blend from the dry ingredients and pat it onto the turkey, ensuring it is well coated.

Stuff the cavity of the turkey with onions, rosemary, thyme, celery, and carrots.

Tie the legs of the turkey together with cooking twine.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).

Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with foil.

Cook the turkey in the oven, checking the cooking time based on the weight of the turkey; it took about 2 hours and 20 minutes for this turkey.

Uncover the turkey for the last 45 minutes to allow the skin to become crispy.

Drizzle lemon pepper butter sauce over the turkey skin before serving.

Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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